People & Culture Business Partner

Welcome to Daiya Foods, where we are the creators of a revolutionary cheese alternative that tastes, shreds, melts and stretches like traditional cheese. Today, as plant-based food grows in popularity, that spirit of innovation continues to inspire our team. Our diverse portfolio of great tasting foods invites everyone to the table.   

Our dedication to minimizing environmental impact extends across our operations. We operate in a manufacturing facility and office that is LEED certified, embodying our commitment to sustainability through the leadership in energy and environmental design principles.  

Join our team of food-loving Daiyans, where our shared passion, vision, and ability to bring smiles to each other's faces fuel our journey of plant-based exploration.

Summary 

The People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner (BP) plays a pivotal role in shaping a thriving workplace culture, fostering employee engagement, and driving impactful people initiatives for the business areas they support. A strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach, the P&C BP builds trusted relationships with leaders and employees alike, enabling them to anticipate and address people needs that align with functional success. From talent acquisition to offboarding, the BP manages the full employee lifecycle while serving as a key advisor on recruitment, employee relations, and broader P&C strategies. 

Reporting to the Director, P&C, this role works closely with the broader P&C team to ensure seamless delivery of people solutions that align with business objectives. 

Job Responsibilities 

Strategic Partnership: 

• Partner with business leaders to understand their goals and align P&C strategies to drive success. 
• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering insights and solutions that enhance people performance and business outcomes. 
• Anticipate workforce needs and develop proactive strategies to address talent and organizational challenges.

Talent Management: 

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across the corporate business portfolio, ensuring the attraction and hiring of top talent that aligns with organizational goals and values. 
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines for current and future needs. 
• Support employee development and retention through personalized career growth programs and structured succession planning. 
• Collaborate with leaders to proactively identify and address talent gaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives.  

Employee Relations: 

• Be a point of contact for employee concerns, fostering a positive and inclusive culture. 
• Provide guidance and support for conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions. 
• Conduct investigations as needed and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies. 

Culture & Employee Engagement: 

• Create and execute programs that enhance culture, employee engagement, and motivation. 
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts to create a supportive environment for all employees. 
• Organize and support culture activities and events to strengthen collaboration and cross-functional relationships. 

HR Operations: 

• Oversee core HR operations, including onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS processes. 
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws and company policies, addressing risks proactively. 
• Leverage HR metrics to identify trends and inform decision making. 

Education & Experience  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field  
• 3-5 years of progressive generalist HR experience 
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian labor laws and HR best practices. 
• Proven experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition. 
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to achieve shared business goals. 
• Proficiency in HRIS and ATS systems (Ceridian Dayforce or Workday experience is an asset). 
• Legally authorized to work in Canada (Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen). 

Related Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 

• Emotional intelligence – you possess the ability to manage emotions, as well as seek to understand the emotions of others around you. 
• Growth mindset – you find opportunities and possibilities when challenged, embrace continuous learning, and constantly strive to grow and improve. 
• Effective communication – you effectively listen, assess, and adjust your communication to align your intention and impact. 
• Collaboration – you work with and through others to create great results for Daiya. 
• Driving results – you take the initiative to find solutions, deliver results, maintain focus, and drive accountability. 
• Service excellence – you understand and serve the needs of others (Daiyans, consumers, and our communities).

Compensation, Benefits & Perks 

Daiya’s compensation offerings are based on a pay-for-performance philosophy. The pay range for this position is from $75,000 - $100,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Permanent team members may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.   

At Daiya, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe in building a flexible, hybrid model to make work-life harmony a reality. We strive to build diverse and high performing teams and empower continuous learning to grow and improve ourselves. 

• Competitive compensation 
• Extended health benefits fully paid by Daiya for your family 
• 3 weeks’ vacation 
• Flex days 
• Retirement savings matching program  
• Flexible spending account  
• Fun and creative environment 
• Inspiring and innovative work 
• Smart and passionate teams 
• Making people and the planet a healthier place 

At Daiya Foods, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, one in which employees can bring their whole selves to work everyday.  We welcome and celebrate differences because we believe a multitude of perspectives fosters innovation and will help us achieve our vision.  

Daiya Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind.  We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, religion, marital or family status, age and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.  We endeavor to recruit, develop, and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company.  We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!